In the glass
What it pairs with
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Mosel river trout meuniere
Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish. -
Green asparagus
High acidity and freshness suit the spring vegetable. -
Sushi
Clean mineral citrus suits raw fish.
How to serve Maximin Riesling Trocken
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Mosel river trout meuniere, Green asparagus, Sushi. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The estate's dry entry Riesling drawn from the monopole slopes: fresh, juicy and lightly mineral, an everyday Ruwer white.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Maximin Grunhaus
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Mosel QbA
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Maximin Riesling Trocken
What does Maximin Riesling Trocken taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The estate's dry entry Riesling drawn from the monopole slopes: fresh, juicy and lightly mineral, an everyday Ruwer white.
When should I drink Maximin Riesling Trocken?
Drink 1 to 6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Maximin Riesling Trocken?
Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Green asparagus and Sushi. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
What grapes are in Maximin Riesling Trocken?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel QbA.